Wei William (Will) Tao|陶维

“My mom could not be there for a visa issue.”

I don’t know if I should get started on this one… shades of when I used to work at LR and Steve uncovered the racist guide. #cdnimm

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a shoe endorsement contract with Chinese company Li-Ning -- a landmark 10-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Li-Ning extends his Curry Brand venture globally and encompasses basketball products, athleisure, the ability for Curry to sign athletes under his brand, and a full golf line.

It’s been 109 days since our world came to a sudden stop. Since then, there have been countless surgeries, endless sleepless nights, and a long road of small steps forward mixed with a few steps back. No one was prepared for that tragic day. The panic, the confusion, and the terrifying uncertainty about our little girl’s future. Today, I want to say how incredibly proud I am of you, my Maya Bear. Your fire and strength are what keep me going every single day. You are an inspiration to so many, but you’re my hero most of all. People often tell Cia and I how strong we seem and how well we’re holding it together. The truth is, I’m still broken, depressed, and exhausted. There are days when a simple memory of you pops up on my phone and the tears stream down my face. But when I see how strong and resilient you are, I know I have to be strong for you too. We’re making slow but steady progress. Some days are better than others, but we’re moving forward together. We’ve been enjoying walks outside, taking in the fresh air and watching the animals scurrying around. In therapy, you’ve been working hard! standing with support, engaging your core more, holding your head up a little longer, and even sitting on the edge of the bed with minimal help. You’ve also started showing signs of swallowing liquids again (orange Gatorade is still your favorite, of course). Your hockey tournament drink of choice! We’re seeing more engagement when we ask you to do things too. It’s a long road ahead, but we’re ready for the journey however long it takes. I love you so much, my Maya Bear ❤️. Daddy’s right here with you.

This feels like a milestone I am too tired to even celebrate.

We are pleased to share that the B.C. Ministry has designated this webinar by @TheWillTruth as mandatory training for all staff funded through the BC Newcomer Service Program. This recognition reflects the ongoing relevance of this resource to frontline settlement work and the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring that funded staff have a clear, consistent understanding of the boundaries governing immigration-related service delivery. #HeronLawOffices #CanadianImmigration amssa.org/resource/irpa-…

We are proud to share that @TheWillTruth , Principal Lawyer and Founder of Heron Law Offices, has been selected as one of 250 participants in the 2026 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference (GGCLC), one of Canada’s most prestigious and longstanding leadership development programs. Running from May 22 to June 5, 2026, this year’s theme is Leading Canada’s Sustainable Prosperity, a call to leaders who are ready to think big about economic growth, social inclusion, and Canada’s role in an uncertain world. At Heron Law Offices, we believe Canada’s prosperity is inseparable from its immigration system. The decisions made by leaders in business, government, and civil society directly shape the conditions in which newcomers build their lives and those decisions are better when they are informed by people who work with migrant communities every day. We believe Will’s presence in that room matters, and we are glad the GGCLC brings together exactly this kind of cross-sector dialogue. #2026GGCLC #GGCLC #LeadershipCanada #HeronLawOffices rhf-frh.ca/2026-ggclc-par…

Justice Tsimberis accepts the DoJ request to strike the Applicants Reply as it appeared to be AI generated and contained hallucinated case law. The Applicant was self represented but had a duty to 'self educate' and her explanation was shall we say less than sufficient in the eyes of the Court. Sinkova v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2026 FC 650 (CanLII), <canlii.ca/t/kl387>

Temporary public policy to exempt unaccompanied minors, in Canada, from having their claim for refugee protection determined ineligible to be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada under the new ineligibilities canada.ca/en/immigration…

Shoutout @Arsenal. Grew up on Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Nicholas Anelka, Patrick Viera. Been a minute since following but always good to see your original team win!

Grateful to my client for bravely speaking out about this ongoing injustice for PGWP applicants. #cdnimm

My beautiful baby girl, look how far you’ve come. So many milestones in such a short time. They warned us it would be two steps forward and one step back, but look at you now shining brighter than ever. Your sweet face is full of color again, and that sparkle in your eyes says it all. It’s been 24 hours since your EVD was removed and 72 hours since they clamped it. We’re trending in the right direction after your cranioplasty. The incisions are healing beautifully. Even the neurosurgeons commented this morning on how wonderful you look and how impressed they are with your progress. At this rate, we should be heading back to the rehab facility this afternoon. And starting tomorrow, my Maya Bear can finally have her showers again ❤️ I believe in you with all my heart. Your strength is unmatched, and you continue to amaze me every single day. You’re already doing incredible things, and I know even greater ones are ahead. I love you so much, my beautiful girl. Forever proud of you, ❤️

Federal Court of Appeal rules that, when determining whether someone is criminally inadmissible to Canada, tribunals must consider defences recognized in Canadian law, including duress. The Court of Appeal further held that while protecting Canadians is important, so too is maintaining procedural fairness and Canada's humanitarian posture. As such, requiring tribunals to assess whether a non-citizen is in fact a serious criminal does not materially undermine public safety. decisions.fca-caf.gc.ca/fca-caf/decisi…

Vancouver-born. Really sad news :(.

This breaks my heart.

Good reference for the reality security screening is not going away anytime soon and I expect it shifting even more so preventative and automated, unless fairness is built into legislative reform. #cdnimm #security

IRCC has updated its maintained status guidance. canada.ca/en/immigration…

Totally agree with this. #cdnimm